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Obama warned Trump about hiring Michael Flynn

Barack Obama warned newly elected President Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser, the White House has confirmed.

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Duterte and Xi talks about regional developments

MANILA, May 3 (APD)--The Department of Foreign Affairs disclosed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged views about regional developments and how some concerns can be addressed.

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Trump may stop spouses of H-1B visa holders from working

It's not an easy time to be an immigrant working on an H-1B visa in the U.S. It could be about to get a lot worse.

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Kremlin says patiently waiting for U.S. policy statement on Russia

The Kremlin will patiently wait for a statement from the United States so that it can understand what the future holds for U.S-Russia relations, Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

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Trump meets with senior Chinese official, pledging to enhance high-level exchanges, cooperation

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday met with visiting Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at the White House, pledging to enhance bilateral high-level exchanges and cooperation in all areas.

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Thousands of anti-Trump protesters say 'not my president'

About 10,000 anti-Trump protesters marched in New York to shouts of "not my president!" Monday, joined by others in cities across the United States on its Presidents' Day holiday.

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U.S. Vice President Pence heads to Europe on reassurance tour

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will seek on Saturday to soothe allies unnerved by his boss' unorthodox statements on Russia and NATO as he stresses America's commitment to Europe during the first major foreign address for the Trump administration.

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Trump welcomes Israel's Netanyahu for Middle East talks

President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, their first meeting since the inauguration and one that promises to shape the contours of Middle East policy for the years ahead.

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When handshakes go wrong, and the world is watching

What's in a handshake? Sometimes a great deal, as leaders around the world have proved time and again.

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Interactions between Chinese, U.S. leaders "very positive" signs of ties -- German expert

The recent interactions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly their latest phone conversation, are very positive signs of the potential to develop a new type of bilateral relations, a German expert said Friday.

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Jake Tapper spars with Kellyanne Conway over WH falsehoods

Top White House adviser Kellyanne Conway appeared on CNN's "The Lead" Tuesday in a 25-minute interview with Jake Tapper where they discussed President Donald Trump's falsehoods and the administration's treatment of the press.

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Travel ban hearing: fiery judges put lawyers on their heels

Three federal judges grilled lawyers from the Justice Department and Washington state Tuesday night as they determine whether to lift a nationwide halt against President Donald Trump's travel ban in a lawsuit brought by two states and numerous advocacy groups.

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UK Speaker 'strongly opposed' to Trump speech in Houses of Parliament

The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons says he is "strongly opposed" to letting US President Donald Trump address lawmakers during his state visit to the UK.

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Palestinian President Abbas begins visit to Pakistan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who has started his three-day visit to Pakistan, will inaugurate the newly constructed Palestine Embassy Complex in Islamabad on Tuesday, officials said.

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European Commission president says sanctions against Russia untimely for change

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said here Monday it is "not the time for change" concerning the sanctions the European Union imposed on Russia.

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That was hairy - Paris wax museum plays catchup with Trump dummy

A Paris wax museum unveiled a Donald Trump effigy with real human hair on Thursday, having being caught off guard with a half-ready figure of Hillary Clinton when he won the U.S. presidential election in November.

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Melania Trump channels Jackie Kennedy but Conway grabs fashion headlines

New U.S. first lady Melania Trump channeled style icon Jacqueline Kennedy on Friday but the Inauguration Day fashion headlines were stolen by a military-style coat worn by one of her husband's aides.